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Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball has record-setting season

The Cougars' 18 regular season wins are the most in program history — and they're not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sarasota Compounding Pharmacy |
  • June 17, 2021
Emerging Trends in Men’s Health

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  • Health
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Janice Behling with Carol and Kevin Sontheimer and Leigh Ellen Sontheimer
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 4, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Entranced by evening glow

Warning: If you've got ADD, this exhibit is probably not for you. But, if stretching out on a bench and staring up at the sky for 20 minutes while LED lights dance across the ceiling of an enchanting column-filled room sounds like your idea of a good time, get yourself to the new Skyspace exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Jose Martinez in the main dining room at Maison Blanche.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Maison Blanche on Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

The restaurant, which shares its name with its Parisian predecessor, has built a following over two decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Alpine Steakhouse turducken in cross-section. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 23, 2022
Alpine Steakhouse sees signature turducken grow from novelty to Thanksgiving tradition

Thanks to an assist from the Food Network, the Sarasota restaurant is extra busy every Thanksgiving season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
An Orange Avenue property long targeted for redevelopment is slated to become a senior living center — which would result in the loss of more than 60 public parking spaces. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2021
Workshop set for Orange Avenue residential project

Community members will have an opportunity to share input on plans for a seven-story senior community in Burns Court neighboring Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The painting by Yulner Diaz will be auctioned off at the May 20 performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Koczersut and Ronald Alvarez, who are students in the Manatee Technical College EMT program, have been able to sharpen their skills using the new ambulance simulator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
New ambulance simulator prepares Manatee Technical College EMT students

EMT students at MTC can practice emergency scenarios using the new ambulance simulator.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2015
Mustangs to hold basketball camp

Registration is now underway for Lakewood Ranch High’s annual Summer Basketball Camp.

  • East County
  • Sports
Benny Hedgepeth, a senior at Braden River High School, has played baseball since he was 4 years old. He looks forward to continue with his passion for sports at Florida State University.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2023
Braden River High senior pursues a dream job in sports

Benny Hedgepeth's love for baseball and sports in general inspires him to pursue a career in sports law.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • March 3, 2023
SPONSORED CONTENT Setting the Record Straight: Here are the facts about One Park Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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"Title of Show" plays at the Players Centre for Performing Arts Oct. 7-17.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2021
Theater preview: The shows go on in 2021

Digital theater was a forced experiment for area theater companies last year. This year’s return to reality is a choice. But it’s just as experimental.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspiciously suspicious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
MCAT riders will see different far rates and routes later this year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
MCAT riders to see change in fares, extended bus routes

At their meeting June 17, Manatee County Commissioners approved higher fares and extended bus routes for MCAT riders.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 29, 2022
City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
General Manager Jeff Mayers,  AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz, Director of Communications Sandra Rios and Director of Resort Operations Rick Benninghove
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 13, 2016
Longboat Key Club hosting career fair today and tomorrow

Resorts around Longboat Key are looking to fill various positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This nearly eight-acre site at 2211 Fruitville Road is proposed for Sarasota Station, a nearly 400-unit affordable rental community with at least 20% of the apartments priced at or below 80% of the city's average median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Affordable housing project granted three-year construction extension

With setbacks including the death of Harvey Vengroff and COVID-19, the City Commission has granted One Stop Housing more time to begin building the Sarasota Station apartment complex in Park East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Twig's Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf, right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at the event. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rosemary District stakeholders came together on Jan. 1 to paint a Central Avenue fence green, an effort to raise awareness about plans to bring a park to the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2021
Rosemary District raises funds for park purchase

After years of lobbying, the neighborhood is on the verge of securing land to convert into public open space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Class members practice at The Glenridge Fitness Center and Spa on March 29.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 6, 2023
Zumba class at The Glenridge keeps senior residents moving

Attendees said the physical fitness, friendships and sense of engagement they find in the experience keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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